Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, confronts challenges with her new lifestyle brand and podcast projects, amidst copycat social media issues and partnership changes.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has encountered various challenges in her recent business ventures. She recently faced issues with an Instagram account impersonating her new brand, American Riviera Orchard. The copycat, operating under the handle @shopamericanrivieraorchard, has been selling products and promoting anti-monarchy sentiments. This incident has complicated the launch of her lifestyle brand, which focuses on various themes including financial sovereignty and equality.
Additionally, Meghan Markle’s podcast endeavors have also hit snags. Initially part of a deal with Spotify for the podcast series “Archetypes,” the partnership was terminated, leading the Duchess to establish a new deal with Lemonada Media for future podcast projects. However, the release of her much-anticipated podcast has been postponed to 2025. This delay is partly due to scheduling conflicts with another new venture, a Netflix series centered on cooking, gardening, and friendship.
Both Meghan’s podcast with Lemonada Media and her Netflix show signify her continual effort to develop her professional portfolio, despite facing criticism and logistical hurdles. This series of events underscores the complexities she encounters as she navigates her roles in the private sector.
